Affinity Quote by Carol Ann Tomlinson

“to be “interest-ing” is to be curious and attentive, and to practice “the continual projection of interest.” To put it more simply: If you…

— Austin Kleon

True interest appears when the self identifies itself with ideas or objects, when it finds in them a means of expression and they become…

— Jean Piaget

To be interested is to be absorbed in, wrapped up in, carried away by, some object. To take an interest is to be on…

— John Dewey

“Interest is one source of passion. Purpose—the intention to contribute to the well-being of others—is another. The mature passions of gritty people depend on…

— Angela Duckworth

Authentic interest is generated when students are given the opportunity to delve deeply into an interesting idea.

— Kelly Gallagher

There's a big difference between showing interest and really taking interest.

— Michael Nichols

Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is the talent of youth, and judgment of age.

— Jonathan Swift

There is no self-interest completely unrelated to others' interests. Due to the fundamental interconnectedness which lies at the heart of reality, your interest is…

— Dalai Lama

The feeling of being interested can act as a kind of neurological signal, directing us to fruitful areas of inquiry.

— B. F. Skinner

But what does interest me is the notion that if you do a lot of work it means there's a potential for other people…

— Richard Serra

My definition of learning is to remember what you are interested in. If you don't remember something, you haven't learned it, and you are…

— Richard Saul Wurman

“Interest and enthusiasm are the wellspring of continually evolving community life: they create bonds which unite us whether we are young or old, nearby…

— Henning Hansmann